2002 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · LT02 BUJ
2002 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 27,251 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT02 BUJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2018
- 27,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT02 BUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Suzuki Jimny (LT02 BUJ) between January 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
LT02 BUJ Mileage History
- 25/01/20061,580 mi
- 17/02/200730,197 mi+28,617 mi
- 16/02/200824,961 mi-5,236 mi
- 07/02/20096,431 mi-18,530 mi
- 23/01/20108,686 mi+2,255 mi
- 05/02/201134,680 mi+25,994 mi
- 16/02/201212,086 mi-22,594 mi
- 30/01/201313,591 mi+1,505 mi
- 10/03/201483,625 mi+70,034 mi
- 23/04/201520,384 mi-63,241 mi
- 09/07/201622,321 mi+1,937 mi
- 12/07/201724,854 mi+2,533 mi
- 17/07/201724,883 mi+29 mi
- 04/07/201827,251 mi+2,368 mi
Average of roughly 2,064 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- "Death Wobble"Serious
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- 4WD Vacuum Hub FailureModerate
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- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
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